Port Adelaide - East

The community is much younger than most areas, and with a typical age of 35, it has far fewer seniors than the state average. This youthful profile is reflected in the population, which grew by nearly 16,000 people over the last decade.

This is a diverse area where 40.8% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Indian and Chinese ancestries are common, contributing to a significant rise in the overseas-born population since 2011.

Many residents speak a language other than English at home, at 41.8%, which is far above the state and national figures. This cultural variety is reflected in the common use of Punjabi, Mandarin, and Vietnamese.

While 32.6% of people report no religion, this is well below the national figure. Hinduism and Islam are also prominent, with 9.3% and 8.3% of the community respectively.

The area has seen a big jump in qualifications, with 30.5% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also well above the national average at 62.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,555, which is a little below the national figure. While income has risen since 2011, those earning $2,000 or more a week are much less common here than in most other areas.

People with long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is slightly higher than the national figure.

Volunteering has fallen since 2011 and is now well below the state average at 12.9%. Unpaid housework is also less common here than in most other areas.

First Nations residents are noticeably older than the national typical age of 24. However, the community faces challenges, with a much higher unemployment rate of 17.2% and lower Year 12 completion rates.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.5 people per household. Families with children make up 60% of all homes, which helps explain why households are slightly larger than the state average.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, at 36.8%, while far fewer people own their homes outright. Typical weekly rent has risen by $90 since 2011 to reach $320.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, with 7% of people using it to commute. This is supported by a large network of 362 stops and high frequency of departures.

The area is very mobile, with 45.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average, consistent with the high number of recent overseas arrivals.

Most adults are working or looking for work, though the unemployment rate of 6.2% is much higher than in most similar areas. Health care and social assistance are the top industries for local workers.

The population has continued to grow, with an estimated 82,993 people now living in the area. Recent growth since 2021 has been around 6.5%, matching the state trend.

The area is generally cooler than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 23.0 degrees. It also sees much lower rainfall than the state figure.

The area is very walkable, with 99.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost all residents can also reach a park or school within 15 minutes.